Program Directory

Kentucky

Crime Victims Compensation Board

130 Brighton Park Blvd.
Frankfort, KY 40601-3714
(502) 573-2290
FAX: (502) 573-4817

1-800-469-2120

www.cvcb.ky.gov

Executive Director: Richard Dinkins
Board members: Jo Ann Phillips (chair), Sandra Ross, Billy Goodman, K.C. Crosbie, Michael Plummer

Created in 1976, as an independent executive branch agency. Five board members, not all of whom shall be engaged in the same occupation or profession, but at least one of whom shall be a victim or victim advocate, are appointed by the governor.

FUNDING
The program receives 3.4% of court cost for every felony and misdemeanor conviction. The program also receives a VOCA compensation grant annually.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 48 hours
Filing period: 5 years for crimes occurring after July 15, 1998; 1 year for crimes prior to July 15, 1998
Exceptions: good cause

PROCEDURES
After each application is analyzed by the administrative staff and director, one board member makes a recommendation which is sent to the claimant, who then has 15 days within which to file exceptions. After review by the full board, a vote is taken at the next scheduled monthly meeting.

Appeals: Applicant has 30 days from full board decision to file an appeal in circuit court.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $25,000

Compensable Costs (with limits)

Medical expenses
Mental health counseling
Lost wages/support: $150 per week
Funerals: $5,000
Travel: ambulance charges
Emergency: $500




	Program Directory Kentucky Crime Victims Compensation Board 130 Brighton Park Blvd. Frankfort, KY 40601-3714 (502) 573-2290 FAX: (502) 573-4817 1-800-469-2120 www.cvcb.ky.gov Executive Director: Richard Dinkins Board members: Jo Ann Phillips (chair), Sandra Ross, Billy Goodman, K.C. Crosbie, Michael Plummer Created in 1976, as an independent executive branch agency. Five board members, not all of whom shall be engaged in the same occupation or profession, but at least one of whom shall be a victim or victim advocate, are appointed by the governor. FUNDING The program receives 3.4% of court cost for every felony and misdemeanor conviction. The program also receives a VOCA compensation grant annually. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 48 hours Filing period: 5 years for crimes occurring after July 15, 1998; 1 year for crimes prior to July 15, 1998 Exceptions: good cause PROCEDURES After each application is analyzed by the administrative staff and director, one board member makes a recommendation which is sent to the claimant, who then has 15 days within which to file exceptions. After review by the full board, a vote is taken at the next scheduled monthly meeting. Appeals: Applicant has 30 days from full board decision to file an appeal in circuit court. BENEFITS Maximum award: $25,000 Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses Mental health counseling Lost wages/support: $150 per week Funerals: $5,000 Travel: ambulance charges Emergency: $500